New Jersey News

Camden, NJ – A weekend canvassing effort for gubernatorial hopeful Mikie Sherrill is igniting backlash online, as critics point to a photo circulating on X showing a nearly all-white group …

Newark, NJ — A touch of autumn is creeping into New Jersey’s late August forecast, with a week of dry, mild weather bringing cooler nights and crisp mornings—offering a break …

Trenton, NJ — As summer winds down and September looms, New Jersey gardeners in USDA hardiness zone 7 still have a window to plant a second round of vegetables—perfectly timed …

Mahwah, NJ — A tangled Monday morning commute unfolded across New Jersey as downed utility poles, crashes, and routine congestion converged to paralyze major routes, leaving drivers gridlocked and late …

New Jersey joins regional vaccine coalition after controversial pandemic history sparks concern TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey is among eight states where health officials met this week to consider forming …

WALLOPS ISLAND, VA – Three NASA research rockets are set to blaze across the East Coast sky starting at 10 p.m. tonight, offering a rare light show visible to residents …

Freehold, NJ – A nationally-awarded educator from Freehold Township High School has been chosen to represent New Jersey in the U.S. Department of State’s Fulbright Teachers for Global Classrooms Program, …

Trenton, NJ – A multi-agency law enforcement sweep across New Jersey and New York has led to the arrest of nine convicted sex offenders who failed to comply with Megan’s …

Beach Haven, NJ – A deadly boating incident off the coast of Beach Haven has left one person dead and another in critical condition, as the U.S. Coast Guard continues …

Rescue dog needs foster after surgery following heartbreaking past JACKSON, NJ – Once used for breeding and later abandoned after a bitter divorce, a dog named Athena2 is now waiting …

Trenton, NJ – A publication calling itself the New Jersey Independent is landing in mailboxes across the Garden State—but it’s not a real newspaper. It’s backed by a Washington, D.C.-based …

Lifeguards rescue 20 children from rip current after sandbar collapses off Lavallette beach Lavallette, NJ – A beach outing nearly turned tragic last week when a group of 20 children …

Trenton, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy publicly questioned fellow Democrat Mikie Sherrill’s high-profile campaign promise to freeze energy rates on “Day One” if elected governor, casting doubt on how such …

New Brunswick, NJ – Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherrill says New Jersey must be prepared to counter Republican-led gerrymandering efforts across the country by considering redistricting measures of its own, …

Man charged after green sex toy hits 12-year-old girl at Liberty game as WNBA stunt sparks criminal crackdown Brooklyn, NY – A 32-year-old Ohio man has been arrested and charged …

Jackson, NJ – A local driver was killed early Thursday morning after crashing into a parked truck on Metedeconk Trail, according to Jackson Township Police Chief Matthew D. Kunz. Officers …

East Rutherford, NJ – The Jonas Brothers turned their MetLife Stadium tour opener into an unforgettable night for one Toms River teen, creating a once-in-a-lifetime moment that went far beyond …

Toms River, NJ – With his paws once planted firmly on the front lines of law enforcement, Ocean County’s most decorated police dog has died, ending a chapter in the …

PLAINFIELD, NJ — A 23-year-old substitute teacher and youth mentor has been arrested and charged with endangering the welfare of a child and promoting obscene material to a minor, Middlesex …

Jackson, NJ – A local teen from Jackson has struck gold — four times — on the international stage. Brandon Bohn, 21, delivered a historic performance at the 2025 PANAM …

TRENTON, NJ — Residents of the Bayard Street neighborhood awoke in alarm early Friday morning to the sight of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents conducting operations, prompting a crowd …

Washington, D.C. – The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) issued a sharp rebuke Friday against Rep. Tom Kean Jr. (R-NJ), accusing him of betraying New Jersey families by voting to …

LAKEWOOD, NJ – The Strand Theater is turning up the volume this September with a full slate of concerts, workshops, and high-energy tribute shows that span decades and genres. From …

Perth Amboy, NJ – The Center for Garden State Families issued a strongly worded statement this week condemning the Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey after a Park Ridge mother …

BRIDGETON, NJ – A new statewide initiative is aiming to break the cycle of incarceration by investing in the futures of young people with justice-impacted family backgrounds. The New Jersey …